The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Thyroid Cancer Services Program Operations/Initiatives (35%)
•Manage communications and coordinate meetings that support the operations of thyroid cancer services activities
•Facilitate operations and procedures through analysis and recommendation for improvement
•Assist with stewardship responsibilities to the Patient Travel Fund, as well as identification of potential funding sources
•Assist with planning retreats, workshops, conferences and projects
•Manage patient education materials
•Manage communications about Thyroid Cancer Services related conferences, e.g. Endocrine Multidisciplinary Conference, ATC Planning Clinic, and M & M Conference.
•Coordinate all aspects of assigned departmental Conferences. This includes scheduling both local and national speakers, CME requirements for conferences/meetings and educational events, and logistical support (i.e. schedule meetings for speaker with faculty, schedule rooms and audio-visual equipment, place catering orders, design and distribute flyers, and follow-up with speakers).

Thyroid Cancer Services Program Coordination (30%)
•Assist in the planning and operation of the Thyroid Cancer Services Program activities
•Coordinate Core Staff operations, including processing invoices, transfers, purchase authorizations and orders, routine and ad hoc budget reports
•Coordinate interview schedules and itineraries for Core Staff recruitment.
•Schedule meetings and conferences, e.g. Clinical Research Operations Meetings, Endocrine Department Research Meeting.
•Assist with clinical research record retention, centralized binders, and monitor vetting/scheduling.
•Identify and communicate funding opportunities, including grant, foundations, and philanthropy
•Coordinate multidepartment and divisional meetings and conferences to develop and implement the Thyroid cancer services and related initiatives
•Provide administrative and financial support to assigned faculty and staff. This may include travel arrangements, travel reimbursement, tracking and monthly reporting of faculty PRS spending, calendar management, correspondence composition, CV and FIS maintenance, journal article and manuscript preparation and proofing.
•Assist with recruitment, orientation, and on boarding of thyroid cancer faculty, and advanced practice professionals.

Thyroid Cancer Services Program Reports (20%)
•Gather operational data for the Thyroid Cancer Services Program; assist with identification of opportunities to build upon existing and to initiate new initiatives
•Assist in coordination and implementation of new initiatives
•Develop and distribute routine and ad hoc activity reports
•Coordinate the development of documents and meeting materials for routine and special or ad hoc thyroid cancer services reports
•Verify compliance with Institutional requirements, guidelines and policies.

Special Projects (10%)

•Develop and determine priorities and monitor status of special projects
•Use independent judgment and complex analysis to gather facts and determine appropriate solutions generally based on experience and department practice
•Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.

Education preferred: Master's degree.

EXPERIENCE: Three years project/program coordination experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
Requisition ID: 173611 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 77,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No
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